Kovacs Bar Book - Archival Stock.docx

This is a printing services bid request from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget for the production of the Kovacs Bar Book. The project requires printing six copies of an 88-page document (84 pages plus cover) on archival paper to meet State Historic Preservation standards. The document is to be printed two-sided with full color (4/4) on the cover and text pages, bound using saddle stitch bindery, and packed in convenient cartons. An electronic PDF file will be supplied by the department, and a proof is required prior to final production. No specific response date, due date, or award timeline is provided in the bid request.

The bid specifications require 80# matte cover stock and 80# matte text stock, both archival quality. Vendors must submit detailed quote letters with their bids, and failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification. The state awards contracts based on best price and value rather than lowest bid alone, with consideration given to past quality performance and ability to meet requirements. Only prequalified vendors are eligible to bid on this project. No pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or funding amounts are specified in the bid request document.